Steering Column Housing Cover Components - Column Shift

HOUSING COVER
INCLUDES:
LOCK HOUSING COVER ASSEMBLY
COLUMN HSG COVER END CAP
PIVOT & (PULSE) SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DIMMER SWITCH ROD ACTUATOR
TILT SPRING ASSEMBLY

TOOLS REQUIRED:
^ J 23653-C Lock Plate Compressor

IMPORTANT
^ Before doing any service procedures in this section, removal of Steering Wheel is needed.

IMPORTANT
^ Remove only those components necessary to do repairs.

Tilt Steering Column:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Do all steps, "REMOVE OR DISCONNECT", for "UPPER COLUMN".
2. Housing cover end cap (26).

Lock Housing Cover Screw Positions:

3. Cover screws (15).
4. Tilt lever.

Removing Lock Housing Cover:

5. Lock housing cover assembly (19).
6. Base plate (25) and dimmer switch rod actuator (24).
7. Wire protector shield (36).
8. Switch actuator pivot pin (22).

Removing Pivot & (Pulse) Switch:

9. Pivot & (pulse) switch assembly (23).
^ Let switch hang freely if removal is not needed.
^ To remove switch (23):
A. Pivot & (pulse) switch connector from vehicle wire harness.
B. Gently pull wire harness through column.
10. Pin & cover liner assembly (29).
11. Cover trim ring (21).

Removing Tilt Spring Assembly:

12. Spring retainer (52).
^ Using a cross recess head screwdriver, push retainer down and turn counterclockwise to release.
13. Spring (51) and spring guide (50).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Tilt Steering Column:

Tilt Steering Column - Legend:

NOTICE: Ensure all fasteners are securely seated before applying needed torque. Failure to do so may result in component damage or malfunctioning of steering column.

1. Spring guide (50) and spring (51).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease.
2. Spring retainer (52).
^ Using a cross recess screwdriver push retainer down and turn clockwise to lock in place.
3. Cover trim ring (21).
4. Pin & cover liner assembly (29).
5. Pivot & (pulse) switch assembly (23) to lock housing cover assembly (19).
6. Switch actuator pivot pin (22) to switch (23) and cover (19).
7. Pivot & (pulse) switch wire harness through steering column.
^ Switch connector to vehicle wire harness.
^ Wire protector shield (36).
8. Dimmer switch rod actuator (21) to base plate (25).
^ Lubricate with lithium grease.
9. Base plate (25) to lock housing cover assembly (19).
^ Bottom edge of dimmer switch rod actuator (24) should rest on bend in dimmer switch rod (77).
10. Lock housing cover assembly (19).
11. Screws (15). Tighten screw in 12 o'clock position first, screw in 8 o'clock position second, and screw in 3 o'clock position third.

TIGHTEN
^ Tighten screws (15) in same order to 9.0 Nm (80 lb.in.).

12. Install multi-function lever.
13. Housing cover end cap (26).
14. Do all steps, "INSTALL OR CONNECT",for "UPPER COLUMN".